The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting

can manage

his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he clears his

I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear

drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted

to ignore that feeling and lift my

him that I would

gives me a crooked awkward smile and

a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without

it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it

neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring

side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was

knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was

to see him squirm and decided to

even more.

I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t

my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed

it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl into

would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash.

stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked

raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after

only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I

I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.”

a bully at all.” I

cupcake.”I pouted.

cringed, scratching his chin. “I was a

eyes. “Is that even a question? You

looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a kid

only been a few years and you’re not even that old.

He winced and then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a